After being a victim of dog fighting, Haddie went through a traumatic experience where she lost half of her face. However, her life changed when she found a loving home and was adopted. Haddie’s transformation is remarkable, and she is now unrecognizable from her past.
Due to her decaying skin, a considerable portion of it had to be removed, resulting in her having only one eye. Despite this, Erin Williams, 36, found Haddie’s unique appearance alluring and they now live contentedly and securely in Washington, D.C. Haddie has even conquered her fear of other dogs and relishes playing in the local park. Erin expressed her joy, saying, “She’s become a dog’s dog, which warms my heart.” Erin stumbled upon Haddie on petfinder.com in August 2020 and was captivated by her.
A kindhearted individual rescued Haddie from a dogfighting ring and brought her to Mutt Scouts, a facility located in Southern California. The poor dog had sustained injuries all over her body, but her face was the worst. According to a veterinary expert, Haddie’s condition and temperament were indicative of being used as a “bait dog.” It is impossible to know what Haddie truly endured while in that environment, but it is plausible that she was continuously attacked by the other dogs to train them for fighting. In such situations, all of the canines are victims. However, Erin and Haddie found each other at Mutt Scouts, and they have been inseparable ever since. Since Erin didn’t know Haddie’s actual birth date, she attributed it to Dolly Parton’s, which is January 19th.
According to Erin, Haddie was initially described as a loving and quirky dog, but she had a great fear of other dogs. Whenever she heard or saw another dog, her body would tremble uncontrollably. To help her overcome her deeply rooted phobia, Erin enlisted the help of a professional dog trainer. The process involved gradually introducing Haddie to other dogs while feeding her hot dogs and reassuring her with love and care. Erin credits Haddie’s personality, intelligence, and resilience for making the process a success. Today, Haddie loves to play with other dogs in her local park and even hops around excitedly when it’s time to go outside.
The narrator describes Haddie as a sociable dog who enjoys human company and loves getting her ears stroked. Although Haddie requires medicinal sunscreen on her nose and scars, she is just like any other dog. Despite her unique appearance, strangers react with warmth and kindness towards her, much to Erin’s relief. While some people may give negative reactions, Erin believes that those individuals will never know Haddie, and it’s their loss. Haddie has helped Erin cope with depression by reminding her to go for walks and taking afternoon naps together. Erin created social media profiles for Haddie, which have brought her into contact with encouraging and considerate fans who have shown her how kind the world can be.